Santa looking over the Great Room from the Birch Ridge Inn Christmas Tree.

Santa looking over the Great Room from the Birch Ridge Inn Christmas Tree.

Mary and I ask that you accept our humble wish that you and your family have a joyful holiday season.

While over the course of the year, life will have its ups and downs, the holiday season is a time to appreciate all the good that one has. There will be time to take an inventory of the changes one should make with the arrival of the New Year. But over the holidays, all we ask is that you reflect on the good in your life, and that you share the good with those who love you and are close to you.

The r@!n of the last 36 hours has departed Killington. It has been replaced by gusty winds, falling temperatures, and a hint of snow in the air.

While the r@!n caused a reduction in the snow pack, the natural snow on the ground around the Birch Ridge Inn is still measuring 9 inches at the snow stake. At the resort, at higher elevations, and on trails which saw a tremendous volume of snow making activites over the last several weeks, the base depth of the snow should be significantly higher. It should be a nice week to come to Killington and enjoy some holiday skiing and riding.

The Great Room at the Birch Ridge Inn will be open. We will be serving a nice selection of local beers, wines from around the world and fine spirits. Stop bye and enjoy a beverage under the inn's 14 foot Christmas Tree or in front of the fireplace in the Great Room Lounge.

Where ever you may be this holiday season, may the spirit of Christmas bring joy and comfort to your heart.

Let it snow!